Candy Stripe Goby (Awaous flavus)
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Candy Stripe Goby
Awaous flavus
132 Litres (35 US G.)
7.6-10.2cm (3-4 ")
6.0 - 8.0
25 -27 °C (77-80.6°F)
9-19 °d
1:1 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Gobiidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Candy Stripe Goby
Additional scientific names
- Awaous strigatus, Euctenogobius strigatus, Gobius kraussii, Awaous decemlineatus, Gobionellus strigatus. Euctenogobius badius, Gobius flavus
Origin
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Sexing
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Tank compatibility
- Will be peaceful if kept as the only Goby species, will be territorial towards other Gobies. Can be kept in a group of its own species.
Diet
- An omnivore that will accept most foods including pellets, flake and algae as well as live/frozen foods such as tubifex and brine shrimp.
Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day. A bottom feeder so ensure food will sink.
Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
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Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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